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Event:
ABW 38 Riverson - Athanas
Date: Jun 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dikembe unleashes a big counter combination but Zinsou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zinsou is defended easily by Dikembe.
Zinsou moves forwards but Dikembe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a takedown but Dikembe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zinsou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikembe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zinsou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dikembe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dikembe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dikembe wants it to stay on the feet.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Dikembe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mahamadou Dikembe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou shoots in but Dikembe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dikembe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dikembe defends it nicely.
Dikembe throws a fast counter high kick but Zinsou manages to duck under it in time.
Dikembe connects with a body shot.#T2#
Zinsou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dikembe thumps Zinsou with a low kick.
Zinsou shoots in for a double leg but Dikembe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zinsou fails with the takedown.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
Dikembe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dikembe throws a leg kick which misses Zinsou's front leg but catches the back leg as Zinsou tries to avoid it. #T3#
Dikembe throws a sloppy head kick and Zinsou moves out of range easily.
Dikembe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Zinsou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zinsou seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Good shot there by Dikembe.
Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zinsou fails with a takedown attempt.
Dikembe misses with a head kick.
Dikembe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zinsou.
Zinsou dives in for a single leg takedown but Dikembe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yayi Zinsou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dikembe throws a series of punches but Zinsou moves out of range.
Zinsou has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dikembe.#T4##TD#
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is working from the bottom.
Zinsou throwing strikes from guard but Dikembe blocks nicely.
Dikembe is trying to control the position but Zinsou postures up.
Zinsou postures up and lands a big shot to Dikembe's brow.
Zinsou has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zinsou trying to control the position from guard on top but Dikembe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zinsou lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahamadou Dikembe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zinsou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dikembe tries to avoid it but Zinsou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dikembe to the ground. Dikembe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zinsou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dikembe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zinsou shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dikembe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dikembe connects with a leg kick. Zinsou looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zinsou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dikembe counters with a left and a right that stings Zinsou.
Dikembe throws a head kick that Zinsou semi-blocks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou shoots in but Dikembe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zinsou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dikembe defends it nicely.
As Zinsou backs off Dikembe throws a huge counter combo but Zinsou manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dikembe defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Dikembe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dikembe circles away.
Dikembe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zinsou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dikembe defends well and Zinsou ends up having to push Dikembe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A combination from Dikembe does no damage. #TD#
Zinsou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dikembe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zinsou is standing up over Dikembe. Dikembe looks to escape but Zinsou dives into side control.
#REVB#
Zinsou works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zinsou cracks Dikembe with a big right hand but Dikembe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dikembe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zinsou off and has taken his back!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dikembe doesn't have the hooks in and Zinsou manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Dikembe is looking for a triangle but Zinsou pushes his legs off easily.
Dikembe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zinsou looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zinsou is working Dikembe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zinsou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zinsou landing with the ground and pound.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is working from the bottom.
Zinsou sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dikembe keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass.
Dikembe wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou stands up over Dikembe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dikembe keeping full guard, as Zinsou tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Dikembe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zinsou passes into half guard.
Dikembe is looking for a sweep. Zinsou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zinsou in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zinsou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zinsou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dikembe trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mahamadou Dikembe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dikembe lands a leg kick that knocks Zinsou off balance momentarily.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but Dikembe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dikembe throws a counter combo.#TD#
Zinsou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dikembe quickly recovers to half guard.
Zinsou is looking to take a break and control but Dikembe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zinsou is pressing down on Dikembe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikembe is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Dikembe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zinsou is trying to control. Dikembe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikembe tries to get to full guard but Zinsou has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Zinsou. #T1#
Zinsou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zinsou is pressing down on Dikembe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikembe is holding on for now.
Dikembe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zinsou is working away from the top position though.
Zinsou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zinsou is trying to control. Dikembe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dikembe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dikembe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zinsou is working away from the top position though.
Zinsou is taking a breather. Dikembe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zinsou lands a nice short elbow.
Zinsou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dikembe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zinsou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dikembe tries to hold on but Zinsou pushes him away.
Dikembe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zinsou trying to control but Dikembe is having none of it.
Zinsou unloading with bombs!#T3#
Zinsou loads up with a big shot that hurts Dikembe! He's pulled Zinsou in close but Zinsou has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dikembe survive? More strikes from Zinsou and Dikembe is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yayi Zinsou!
Yayi Zinsou tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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